virtual reality

It's been a month of in-game time since the girls were trapped in Io, and while Mikayla, Suzanne, and Brit have grown more powerful, their enemies grow more dangerous by the day. Now the girls find themselves allied with Queen Libra and the kingdom of Pyxis in a war against the treachrous King Ramses of Altair. But war in Io is nothing like war in the real world. When the conflict comes to a head, the girls will have to take responsibility not just for themselves, but for an entire kingdom.

Trapped in Io and betrayed by Ramses, the king of Altair, Brit, Mikayla, and Suzanne flee to the queendom of Pyxis. While they travel through the game world, they learn that even though Io is a fantasy world, its citizens face very real problems. Suzanne discovers more depth to the non-player characters (NPCs) she created than she ever imagined possible. Still, no matter how real Io feels to them, the girls can't forget about their bodies waiting back in the real world.

In the year 2044, Wade Watts, like the rest of humanity, chooses to escape reality and spends his waking hours in the limitless, utopian virtual world of the OASIS, but when Wade stumbles upon the first of the fiendish puzzles set up by OASIS creator James Halliday he finds he must compete with thousands of others--including those willing to commit murder--in order to claim a prize of massive fortune.

After sixteen-year-old Freesia learns--and tells her friends--that their perfect life on a luxurious tropical island is not real, she is banished from her virtual world to the "mainland," where people are ugly, school is hard, and families are dysfunctional.

"Virtual reality gives people the opportunity to visit and explore worlds created by computers. Describes the opportunities and challenges associated with developing this highly technical innovation. Includes a glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--.

"Jasper and his friends are sent as ambassadors to the underwater planet of Earth Force's shady new allies, the Alkalinians"--Provided by publisher.

"It's been just two months since Kirito and Asuna were trapped in the game of death that is "Sword Art Online," and they continue their struggle at the Vanguard of those trying to clear the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a maze of ruins, and the two dare to enjoy hunting for its treasure. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it's time to do some questing on behalf of the elf lord Yofilis--but here begins Asuna's discontent, because now they will have to face her least favorite monster ever..."--Back cover.

"It's time for the "real" SAO--the third floor! Kirito and Asuna are hardly out the door when they stumble upon the start of the Elf War quest. When they decide to side with the elite dark elf Kizmel, they're set on a path that will push them harder than ever before. But together, nothing can stop them...right?"--Back cover.

A look at the career of a virtual reality developer, covering training, skills, advancement, job responsibilities, and more.

"After the newest set of virtual reality gear hits the market, Simon can't wait to test it out. But, when his friend Katherine suddenly disappears after being seen with men from the same gaming company, Simon must decide how far in the game he's willing to go to save her"--Provided by publisher.